Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Chaperone Infant car seats |
| Units | About 23,000 |
| Hazards | The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately contact Britax for a free repair kit, which includes a replacement chest clip. Registered owners have been directly contacted by Britax. This product was also recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall Notice: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=10C006000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss |
Details
The recall includes Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L69N9 (Moonstone), E9L69P2 (Red Mill), E9L69P3 (Savannah) and E9L69P5 (Cowmooflage) sold in the U.S. All recalled models were manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat’s serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat.
Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.britax.com
